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Sounds of Memphis

Movie·2002·1h 0m

Sounds of Memphis

Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Copper, and many other legendary artists.

Written By

John Sutton-Smith

Producer

Jeff Scheftel, Jon Hornyak

Cinematography

Sean Bloomer

Editor

Allan Holzman

Themes

memphis, tennesseemusic historysoul musicmusicbeale streetbb king

Production House

Recording Academy Media Productions

Audience Score

95%

2 votes

Skip2%
Timepass5%
Go for it20%
Perfection73%

Where to watch

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// cast

Cast

James Alexander

Self

Al Bell

Self

James Blackwood

Self

Paul Burlison

Self

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

Self

Jim Dickinson

Self

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

Self

B.B. King

B.B. King

Self

Willie Mitchell

Self

Sam Moore

Sam Moore

Self

Calvin Newborn

Self

Sam Phillips

Self

David Porter

Self

Billy Lee Riley

Self

Lewie Steinberg

Self

Rufus Thomas

Self

Ike Turner

Ike Turner

Self

J.M. Van Eaton

Self

// crew

Crew

Jeff Scheftel

Writer, Director, Producer

Jon Hornyak

Executive Producer

Allan Holzman

Writer, Director, Editor, Producer

Sean Bloomer

Director of Photography

Van Carlson

Director of Photography

John Sutton-Smith

Writer

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